Granny Qian's Scheme

"Granny Qian." Lin Fan's voice was quiet, but it carried a chill. "I'm not interested in the position of Chief Alchemist at your Ten Thousand Treasures Hall."

Granny Qian rejoiced inwardly, though she feigned surprise and furrowed her brow. "Mr. Lin, others would beg for such an opportunity. Won't you give it more thought? We can still discuss the monthly salary and high-grade medicinal herbs."

"There's nothing to discuss." Lin Fan cut her off. "I couldn't possibly accept your hall's salary and herbs."

Granny Qian continued her false persuasion. "Please don't act on impulse, sir. Whatever Azure Elixir Hall can give you, Ten Thousand Treasures Hall can give you twice as much. Why cling to the meager benefits offered elsewhere?"

"Azure Elixir Hall isn't like you." Lin Fan looked up, his gaze fixed on Granny Qian's face. "Go back and tell your chief steward that I have no intention of joining Ten Thousand Treasures Hall. There's no need to come here about this again."

At that point, he had plainly ordered her to leave.

A weight lifted from Granny Qian's heart. She had achieved her goal: the recruitment had failed. Lin Fan had refused every offer himself. She could report back to the Main Hall that he looked down on Ten Thousand Treasures Hall and refused to join, and that it had nothing to do with her.

Still, she had to keep up appearances. She shook her head gently, looking regretful. "What a pity. Since you've made up your mind, Mr. Lin, I won't trouble you further. I only hope you won't regret today's decision."

With that, Granny Qian slowly rose. She hid her satisfaction behind a disappointed expression, then turned and left Lin Fan's residence with her servants.

She also had the servants carry the two chests of high-grade